“Through his comedy, Robin Williams brought so much light into this world, which is why it is only fitting that we are naming a beautiful outdoor meadow in his honor,” said late Mayor Ed Lee in a September statement, when the proposal was initially made. “Robin was one of San Francisco’s cherished sons, whose selfless acts of philanthropy benefitted communities across our city.”

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[NATL] Remembering Robin Williams

Williams made many contributions to the local San Francisco community and always shared his support for the annual Comedy Day event, which was eventually relocated to Sharon Meadow over the years. The funny event brought together nearly a thousand of the world’s funniest comedians, and Williams played a major role in it.

“Robin Williams was known for his humor and kindness and like Comedy Day, he was about making people laugh – no matter who they are,” said General Manager of San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department, Phil Ginsburg.